Linlithgow Palace outside by danapommet
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The ruins of Linlithgow Palace are situated in the town of Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, 15 miles (24 km) west of Edinburgh. Introductory info can be found in my June 27th post. Photo taken May 1995 and recently scanned.
This is the outside view of the castle. The kitchen chimney can be seen at the upper left of the castle and you can imagine what the roof line might have been. The structure on the left is St. Michael's Parish Church and is one of the largest burgh churches in the Church of Scotland. I have not found a better photo of the church, at this point, but it was completed in 1242. Destroyed by a fire in 1424, that rebuilding process was completed in 1540. Periods of disrepair, left the top of stone Crown Tower unstable and it had to be dismantled in 1821. In 1964, in a then highly controversial move, this aluminum crown was installed. Because of the new crown's light weight, the tower itself was salvaged and repaired. I used Wikipedia to establish the dates. Zoom would give you a better view of the church tower's crown.
Thanks for stopping by my gallery, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated.
Dana
Comments (34)
Osper
Neat shot! Great piece of History!
kbrog
Beautifully captured Dana! This is such an impressive castle and I love the rolling green grounds here. Oops! Looks like one of the Knights rode his steed up the embankment. ;D Great zoom!
Feliciti
like your castle series !! wonderful shot !!
flavia49
fine capture!! stunning shot!
Bossie_Boots
This is amazing superb capture and thank you as always for your info !!
adrie
Very beautiful view and capture Dana.
blinkings
Beautifully clear photo mate and look at the condition of that lawn!
gonzojr
An absolute fantastic photograph my Friend!!!
sandra46
GORGEOUS WORK
morningglory
Castles are so fascinating. Terrific shot of this one.
MrsRatbag
Wonderful piece of history and a beautiful shot!
wotan
Beautiful shot and location!
Faemike55
Very cool capture
mgtcs
WOW..Gorgeous place Dana, spectacular green tones, superb capture! ****
mickeyrony
Always as impressive castles like these my friend. Surely a favorite place to visit. Thanks for sharing. Super ((5 + +)) Toujours aussi impressif ces châteaux genre mon ami . Surement un endroit prédilectique à visiter . Mercis de partager . Superbe ((5++))
npauling
This castle looks so beautiful with the lush green grass around it and the tree to soften it. Excellent capture.
goodoleboy
Your excellent photo and narrative really establishes the antiquity of this star-crossed structure, Dana.
bobrgallegos
Hey Dana, this absolutly beautiful!! Great detail and texture in the wall and nicely composed.
bmac62
Fascinating photo. You have travelled far and wide Dana. Thanks for showing us so much. Are you enjoying all the scanning/digitizing?
jayfar
This is a fantastic POV Dana it really makes the picture very interesting. The church tower looks very good but I can understand the controversy because mixing old and new doesn't always work and the cost must have been phenomenal.
durleybeachbum
LOVE the idea of an aluminium crown. Brilliant idea. A super shot, glad i don't do the mowing.
fallen21
Superb view, fantastic capture.
Rhanagaz
Great scene and capture, Dana! Damaged but still a very beautiful building! :o)
dakotabluemoon
Wow i would love to see the inside of this beauty u are so lucky just to get to see it in person.
dochtersions
A fantastic photo and mood on this great Castle, Dana!
eekdog
super pov and shot my friend..
jendellas
We go to Edinburgh at least twice a year, they have an amazing castle, but unfortunately we never see it as always at the dog show. Lovely captures of this castle only a few miles from where we go!!!
mariogiannecchini
Splendid capture , very beautiful castle , Dana !Fantastic photo and info !
SIGMAWORLD
Sehr schönes Foto.
moochagoo
Very impressive Castle (cold and uncomfortable..)